Quick Tips for Planning a trip to Enchanting Australia

Australia – The 6th largest country in the world, is a paradise for tourists, nature lovers, adventure/sports lovers, peace-seekers, families, and honeymooners. It is a dream destination and it tops the travel bucket list for all. As the holiday season is gearing up in, plan for your next trip to this beautiful and exotic country which is a complete package of stunning rainforests, red-earthed National Parks, exotic & world-famous beaches, natural coral reefs, and livable cities. Let’s have a look at quick tips for Planning a Trip to enchanting Australia.

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Generally, Sydney and Melbourne are the first places to stop while on an Australian holiday but there are many other beautiful places and cities. I lived in Sydney and Melbourne for about 1 year and have traveled in those areas and their surroundings before. For the upcoming Christmas break, I am planning to visit The Great Barrier Reef on the coast of Queensland and the famous Uluru monolith rock formation.

EXOTIC BEACHES

Australia is gifted by many of the world’s most stunning beaches. It has a long coastline of 37,000 km which features approximately 11,011 beaches.

Some of the famous beaches include dazzling Cabble Beach, Hyames beach which is famous for have the whitest sand, Kirra Beach with its rolling waves, fashionable Four Mile Beach or Whitehaven Beach near The Great Barrier Reef.

STUNNING & LIVEABLE CITIES

With low population density and larger land area than most countries, most of the urban areas in Australia are scattered between mountains, oceans, coasts, wildlife reserves, rivers, and pretty landscapes.

Choose Sydney for high energetic vibrant culture. The city is famous for its Opera House, world-famous zoos, aquariums and a metropolitan style of lifestyle. It is also blessed with sunny weather and clear skies and it is never too chilly.

Melbourne has a European flair and is famous among coffee lovers and selected as one of the most livable cities of the world many times.

Melbourne Day trip

Yarra River Tour

Adelaide has many famous and beautiful wineries, colonial buildings and stunning wildlife at Kangaroo Island. Know more about Things to do in Adelaide.

Darwin is famous for lush green national parks and natural surroundings. If you love the outdoorsy lifestyle and spectacular wilderness, then don’t miss Darwin.

Enjoy the laid-back city of Perth with sunny and warm weather throughout the year and pristine beaches across the Indian Ocean.

Go to Brisbane which has beautiful sunshine weather with local Australian vibes, youthful zeal and diverse destination. At an hours drive, you can go to Gold Coast which is must visit destination of Australia. Read about Gold Coast Attractions.

But don’t miss Canberra which is the cool capital of the country. It is a place where you will find cool architectures, museums, and galleries. Architecture lovers would love this capital city. Australia also has remote and underrated places which are worth visiting.

What you need to know before booking your Holiday to Australia

All non-Australians require a visa to enter Australia

The country is huge and diverse so use local budget local airlines to book flights

Within the cities, there is a wide and very good network of public buses, trains, ferries, and trams. Public transport is cost effective and very efficient. In Sydney check the OPAL card for affordable public transport

Budget-friendly accommodation deals near the city center are difficult to find but I managed to find some cost-efficient options on KAYAK.

As this country is huge, don’t expect to cover all places on the same trip

Check the weather before packing as Australia has opposite season to that of countries from Northern Hemisphere and the climate varies a lot from region to region.

Visit world-class stadiums and sports arenas as local love sports and have earned many accolades and medals in International sports.

Gardens like The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney or the Botanical Gardens of Melbourne are free

Some Museums and Art Galleries also have free entry

Melbourne is a foodie paradise and a great place for coffee lovers. Check the Food Market at Victoria’s Market Square.

Driving is on the left-hand side of the road and their steering wheel is on the right-hand side just like UK, India and some other places.

Carry good sunscreen and apply whenever your skin is exposed to the sun as here there is higher ultraviolet radiation in Australia.

Don’t carry nuts, flowers, seeds, or any other food items into the country as Australia has a strict policy about bringing food items.

View from Eureka Towers in Melbourne

And I would suggest this Two weeks Itinerary to Australia for those who are going on Holidays for the first time –

Sydney – 3/4 days – Sydney City tour(you can do by Public transport or by Big Bus tours) which comprises of Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Ferry tour around opera house and under the bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens, Bondi or Coogee Beach, Taronga Zoo and day tour to the Blue Mountains. Catch a flight to Melbourne.

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Otway National Park

Melbourne – 5 days – 5 days in Melbourne includes 2 days exclusive for Great Ocean Road. Melbourne tour comprises of Melbourne city tour(can be done by Public transport), Yarra river ferry ride, Brighton beach, Aquarium, Iconic Tram rides, day tours to Puffing Billy, Philip Island, visit world class Cricket stadium of Melbourne. Take a flight to Uluru.

Melbourne city tour besides Yarra river

Uluru – 2 days – Getting to and from Uluru involves air traveling(catching internal flights) as it is far from Sydney or Melbourne. Uluru in central Australia, is definitely one of Australia’s most famous sights and worth to go, despite it is slightly away from main cities. Visit during Sunrise or sunset is recommended as it is a beautiful sight with beautiful rays of sun over this natural wonder. Go for Cairns.

Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef – 3 days – Travel to the north of Cairns to explore the rainforest and take a day trip out to the famous Coral reef which is a natural wonder too.

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I’ve been to Australia once and saw many amazing things but still had soo much left to do. I would love another oppurtunity to go there and enjoy Australia’s beauty and explore various different areas of Australia.

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